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bloop · 08-20-2013, 09:43 PM

Helllllooooo

So I'm transferring over to UMCP, was wondering if theres a spot twins usually park? I heard the parking sucks ass so any helpful tips in securing a nice spot will be appreciated.

TheseColorsDontRun · 08-20-2013, 09:47 PM

Commuter student? I used to work for DOTS at UMD. Parking does in fact suck. If you haven't registered for a lot yet then you will be stuck parking far away (lot 6 or lot 4). I guess not such a bad thing if you want to keep your car safe.

bloop · 08-20-2013, 09:49 PM

Been traveling and so sadly the only orientation date I can make is tomorrow. So I'm guessing I'm getting crap CS/CE classes and bad parking. And yes I will be commuting. I live in silver spring so it shouldn't take too long.

Jrohit · 08-20-2013, 09:58 PM

Drive slow, lots of bumpy areas

bloop · 08-20-2013, 10:00 PM

I drove a couple times to see the route... And that is why I'm contemplating in not lowering my car.

TheseColorsDontRun · 08-20-2013, 10:03 PM

If you're coming from Silver Spring there is always this option.

http://www.transportation.umd.edu/im...nt/111_SSM.pdf

TheRoadRunner · 08-20-2013, 10:42 PM

i went to collie park for 4 years and commuted for 3 of them..I can tell you that although Lot 1 is the ideal parking lot cause of it's proximity to everything, it might be in your best interest to park in one of the garages.

the parking spaces in Lot 1 are real tight..regents garage is the best option if you are able to get a spot, if not, it might be in your best interest to walk the extra 10 mins to lot 6..

TheseColorsDontRun · 08-20-2013, 11:00 PM

Regents is a great place to park. Problem is only juniors and seniors have a shot at parking there, and it a lottery-based system.

Jrohit · 08-20-2013, 11:25 PM

By the way, where are you transferring from?

Trent · 08-21-2013, 07:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheseColorsDontRun

Commuter student? I used to work for DOTS at UMD. Parking does in fact suck. If you haven't registered for a lot yet then you will be stuck parking far away (lot 6 or lot 4). I guess not such a bad thing if you want to keep your car safe.

I just graduated last May with EE, so I can tell you that for you and your CS/CE classes, Lot 9 would be the best lot for you, since it's the closest to all your classes. I used to park there and made it through with no dings!

Just take advantage of all the corner and edge parking and you'll be fine. However, if you want the absolute best parking, covered with lots of corner spaces, Lot 6 would be the way to go, you'll just have to walk a bit further. But if your a graduate student then Regents would be my choice. Hope this helps!

Trent · 08-21-2013, 07:52 AM

Also if you have your student ID you don't have to wait for orientation, you can sign up here http://www.transportation.umd.edu/student.html

swift996 · 08-21-2013, 09:04 AM

UMCP...I guess UMUC really did kill your brand!

bloop · 08-21-2013, 10:53 AM

Well just finish a few summer classes at MC but before Augusta State or I guess GRU now. Thanks for the tips! Nice to know I can sign up for parking (lot9) now rather than probably wait in line on orientation. Hopefully I bump to some twins.

Marcoscrdo · 08-21-2013, 02:49 PM

Ive only seen a couple FRS and 1 BRZ around CP have to see how it goes this coming school year

08-20-2013, 09:43 PM	#1
bloop Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: brz weee Location: MD Posts: 92 Thanks: 10 Thanked 15 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	UMCP Helllllooooo So I'm transferring over to UMCP, was wondering if theres a spot twins usually park? I heard the parking sucks ass so any helpful tips in securing a nice spot will be appreciated.

08-20-2013, 09:58 PM	#4
Jrohit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2013 FRS 10 Series #2072 (6MT) Location: Burtonsville, MD Posts: 832 Thanks: 756 Thanked 261 Times in 209 Posts Mentioned: 37 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Drive slow, lots of bumpy areas __________________ If anything, I'd be caught dead smiling.

08-20-2013, 11:25 PM	#9
Jrohit Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2013 FRS 10 Series #2072 (6MT) Location: Burtonsville, MD Posts: 832 Thanks: 756 Thanked 261 Times in 209 Posts Mentioned: 37 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	By the way, where are you transferring from? __________________ If anything, I'd be caught dead smiling.

08-21-2013, 09:04 AM	#12
swift996 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Drives: Subaru BRZ Limited 6MT Location: Winston-Salem, NC Posts: 2,432 Thanks: 712 Thanked 955 Times in 545 Posts Mentioned: 47 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	UMCP...I guess UMUC really did kill your brand! __________________ Innovate Supercharged Black Limited BRZ 6-Speed MT(Build Thread) 2010 Cadillac CTS-V Sedan M6 w/550whp (Build Thread)

08-20-2013, 09:47 PM	#2
TheseColorsDontRun Keep calm and drive on Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2013 WRB BRZ Limited 6M Location: Mt. Airy, MD Posts: 404 Thanks: 56 Thanked 169 Times in 119 Posts Mentioned: 19 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Commuter student? I used to work for DOTS at UMD. Parking does in fact suck. If you haven't registered for a lot yet then you will be stuck parking far away (lot 6 or lot 4). I guess not such a bad thing if you want to keep your car safe.

08-20-2013, 09:49 PM	#3
bloop Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: brz weee Location: MD Posts: 92 Thanks: 10 Thanked 15 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Been traveling and so sadly the only orientation date I can make is tomorrow. So I'm guessing I'm getting crap CS/CE classes and bad parking. And yes I will be commuting. I live in silver spring so it shouldn't take too long.

08-20-2013, 10:00 PM	#5
bloop Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: brz weee Location: MD Posts: 92 Thanks: 10 Thanked 15 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I drove a couple times to see the route... And that is why I'm contemplating in not lowering my car.

08-20-2013, 10:03 PM	#6
TheseColorsDontRun Keep calm and drive on Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2013 WRB BRZ Limited 6M Location: Mt. Airy, MD Posts: 404 Thanks: 56 Thanked 169 Times in 119 Posts Mentioned: 19 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	If you're coming from Silver Spring there is always this option. http://www.transportation.umd.edu/im...nt/111_SSM.pdf

08-20-2013, 11:00 PM	#8
TheseColorsDontRun Keep calm and drive on Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: 2013 WRB BRZ Limited 6M Location: Mt. Airy, MD Posts: 404 Thanks: 56 Thanked 169 Times in 119 Posts Mentioned: 19 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Regents is a great place to park. Problem is only juniors and seniors have a shot at parking there, and it a lottery-based system.

08-21-2013, 07:52 AM	#11
Trent Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 2013 Scion FRS 6MT Whiteout Location: Canton, MI Posts: 15 Thanks: 2 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Also if you have your student ID you don't have to wait for orientation, you can sign up here http://www.transportation.umd.edu/student.html

08-21-2013, 10:53 AM	#13
bloop Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: brz weee Location: MD Posts: 92 Thanks: 10 Thanked 15 Times in 12 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Well just finish a few summer classes at MC but before Augusta State or I guess GRU now. Thanks for the tips! Nice to know I can sign up for parking (lot9) now rather than probably wait in line on orientation. Hopefully I bump to some twins.

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